Just got married or moving in with your beloved? Here’s an (ongoing) list of essentials for your new home!
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Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living Room
Kitchen
I personally love bamboo cutting boards because they’re easy to clean and super durable. I also like to get ones like these that have a groove for catching liquid.
MasterChef 3pc Bamboo Cutting Board Set with Juice Grooves Essential Collection: Lightweight, Teak Brown, Hand Wash
For my fellow apartment dwellers, you know space is a hot commodity. This set not only has the basic pots, pans, and cooking utensils to get you started, but the fact that they’re stackable saves you a ton of space and the pots even come with lids fo...
Astercook 20 Piece Pots and Pans Set Non Stick, Cookware Set with Detachable Handle, Oven Safe, Induction Ready, Stackable RV Kitchen Cooking Set Removable Handles, Cream White
Do I consider this an essential? Absolutely I do! On days when you can’t be bothered to make an hour + long meal, a dump-and-cook recipe in the instant pot or even just air frying some chicken and potatoes is a total lifesaver
Instant Pot 6.5 Quart Duo Crisp Ultimate Lid with WIFI, 13-in-1 Air Fryer and Pressure Cooker Combo, Sauté, Slow Cook, Bake, Steam, Warm, Roast, Dehydrate, Sous Vide, & More, Black
A good set of knives will make your life so much easier, and this set is perfect! Sharp with a good variety of basic knives you’ll use daily.
Cuisinart Classic 15pc Forged Triple Rivet Cutlery Block Set - C77TR-15P: Stainless Steel Knife Set, Black Handle
Bathroom
Bath towels are a must! This set comes with 2 bath towels, 2 hand-towels, and 2 washcloths. Available in a few different colors :)
American Soft Linen 6 Piece Towel Set, 100% Cotton Bath Towels for Bathroom, Beige
Over the shower head caddies are just a no for me because they constantly need to be adjusted or they fall and terrify me. Instead, opt for corner shelves to keep organized! These are a must for showers.
stusgo 2-Shelf Shower Caddy Corner, No Drill Rustproof Stainless Steel Bathroom Shower Organizer Wall Mounted with 8 Hooks,Black
Bedroom
It goes without saying that important! Don’t knock IKEA, especially if you have a tighter budget to work with. The Malm has been my mvp!
MALM Bed frame - oak veneer Queen
Self explanatory lol. Goes well with the Malm :)
VALEVÅG Pocket spring mattress - medium firm/white Queen
I love that this comforter is reversible on this one, so you can switch it up a bit when you want to!
Yalamila Queen Size Comforter Set 3-Piece All-Season Down Alternative Reversible Comforter Set,Sage Green,200GSM Cooling Quilted Duvet Insert,95 GSM Soft Cover Bed in a Bag - Walmart.com
A dresser will not only help with keeping your clothes organized, but it helps to really pull a room together and you can decorate as you wish!
Better Homes & Gardens Modern Farmhouse 6-Drawer Dresser, Rustic White Finish - Walmart.com
Living Room
A couch, of course! There’s obvs lots of options depending on your budget and taste, but this one is comfy and pretty reasonably priced :)
83" Sofa Couch for Living Room,Comfy Teddy Fleece Loveseat Sofa,Extra Deep Seat Couches ,Neche Tool-Free Setup Love Seat with 2 Pillows,Brown - Walmart.com
Again, totally up to your taste and budget, but thankfully, TVs are much less expensive than they used to be. I have this one at home and it’s wonderful
Samsung 55” Class Crystal UHD U7900F 4K Smart TV 2025 - UN55U7900FFXZA